Spirit•ual

In this very special episode, Nikki and Haley interview Lauren Ivy, a Human Design Reader and Founder of "Open to Alchemy." Nikki sips Love You Bunches Sangiovese and Haley enjoys Tenebres G.S.M Blend while Lauren talks human design, self-connectedness and confidence. Check out her instagram at @open.to.alchemy or visit her website at opentoalchemy.com and get in touch!

In this episode, Nikki talks about the approaching Full Moon in Virgo and the Astrological New Year. Haley reads bad date stories while they sip inappropriate wines for the season. 

In this pre-Valentine's Day episode, Nikki and Haley discuss Gary Chapman's Five Love Languages, the new moon, first boyfriend stories and their love/hate relationship with Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City. Believe it or not, they cover all of this very important information while sipping Les Portes de Bourdeaux and Lazy Bones Cabernet Franc (both of which were snagged at TJ's).

In this episode, Nikki covers the full moon in Leo (happening today!) and she and Haley ramble about what they're consuming (spiritual and non-spiritual, alcoholic and non-alcoholic) these days! 

This week is a super special episode because guest, artist, and friend, Kioto Aoki, joins Nikki and Haley to talk about Buddhism and spirituality.  They discuss some of the concepts embedded in the Buddhist religion such as karma, reincarnation, spirits, as well as the the grounding things Kioto does to lead a spiritual life. 

Grab a drink and get ready to set your New Year's intentions with us as we say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021.  In this season 1 finale, Haley and Nikki discuss the Cold Full Moon in Cancer, how to reflect on 2020 and how to create intentions that help you to bring the energy you want in the new year. 

Nikki and Haley discuss the eclipse energy we've all been feeling and  give you the lowdown on the upcoming winter solstice, why it is so potent this year, and practices to help you channel this energy.  This episode also includes a special tarot reading for the collective on how  to use this energy moving forward into 2021.

In this election week episode, Nikki and Haley discuss the impending (but seemingly quite far away) results. This was. recorded on Wednesday afternoon after a gorgeous lunch and drinks at La Josie. They promise to have more awesome guests on when the stresses of COVID and the presidency are a bit lighter. 

In this "super-minisode" Nikki and Haley discuss the Blue Moon on this Halloween and other astrological happenings as well as the devastating lack of travel caused by COVID and the hope (and worry) leading up to the 2020 election. This episode was recorded using Anchor's "Record with Friend's" feature from separate homes! Nikki sipped Josh Cabernet and Haley sipped Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Stay spooky and have a happy (and safe) Halloween!

Nikki and Haley check in about the "Rona", the full moon in Aries, and the hot mess of a first presidential debate that we all just endured. Though they forgot to mention it, they enjoyed lovely mango margaritas at La Mejikana just prior to recording and sipped "Cline" Pinot Noir while recording. 

Nikki and Haley speak with guest, Lucy Trankina, about her experiences with Wicca, a Pagan religion whose followers practice witchcraft. While discussing spells, covens, and therapy, they sip a Haley-created RBG cocktail.

Nikki and Haley speak with guest, Stephen Mugeche (Haley's awesome roommate) about his experience growing up in Kenyan churches, Baptist churches, and non-denominational churches while sipping Aperol Spritzes (yes - Aperol Spritzes AGAIN)! 

In this episode, Nikki does a tarot reading and channels Haley's angels for some guidance for her life right now and her next steps.  Nikki also delves a little into what the connecting process looks like for her, the intuitive course she took, and talks a little bit about angels. 

Nikki and Haley are back!  While sipping on aperol spritz made by Haley, they discuss the happenings in Chicago surrounding Covid-19, BLM and Karens, traveling, and in preface of their next episode - Tarot Card readings and connecting with Angels! 

Haley and Nikki get together (virtually) after a bit of a break to discuss the things that are going on in the world; from COVID-19 to the Black Lives Matter Movement, to being in Gemini Season and the upcoming Full Moon, there's a lot of change in the air.  They offer their thoughts on the state of things and ways you use make change in the world and within yourself, starting with the full moon that is tomorrow!

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Nikki is on for our first solo episode, guiding you through a 10 minute meditation.  She introduces the meditation and gives some tips at the beginning and end on how to start your meditation practice.  We hope this helps you to create a little calm within yourself during this crazy time! 

Nikki and Haley talk over Zoom (while practicing Physical Distancing) about how they are coping with the anxieties that the world is facing during this time. Over "take-out" margaritas from their weekly neighborhood hot-spot, La Vaca, they hope to encourage new creativity, a sense of calm, and less judgement.

Nikki and Haley discuss space cleansing rituals in the midst of the coronavirus crisis while sipping Sauvignon Blanc (Picton Bay) and Garnacha (La Paca Sonriente). They also highly recommend Del Toro (2133 S. Halsted St.) and Pl-zen (1519 W. 18th St.) for margaritas when social distancing comes to a safe end and you can hit the town for socializing in real life! 

Nikki and Haley, inspired by their upcoming trip to Spain, went to Cafe Ba-ba-reeba (a restaurant and bar in Lincoln Park) for tapas and Spanish drinks this week as they discuss their love of travel and how seeing the world and experiencing new things has become a spiritual practice for them.  This episode also includes a few tips on how to work with the new moon energy (specifically in Pisces) and hopefully inspires you to plan your own trip that will feed your soul! 

Haley and Nikki read and discuss listener mail about setting intentions for 2020 and beyond. They completely forgot to talk about the wine they were drinking but they were enjoying Gran Conti Sangiovese (purchased at Whole Foods for under $10). They found it to be a nice fruity and slightly acidic, easy-drinking wine. 

Nikki and Haley talk about how they like to bring in the New Year with intentions, rather than resolutions, and other traditions that help them to center themselves as they go into new decade.  Astrology, tarot, and numerology are all discussed as some of the ways that get can help them tap into spirit to find the right energy to bring into the new year.  They also discuss their cocktails and bites from The Duck Inn, a cool restaurant/bar located in Bridgeport.  

Haley and Nikki read and discuss listener mail that tells stories of how a few listeners tapped into their intuition via gut feelings, manifesting, and dreams.  They also talk about their homemade cocktail, "Sunny Rum" and the small bites they ate from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant, Aba, located in Chicago's Fulton Market Neighborhood.  

Nikki and Haley sit down with Karielle Williams (a great friend, and "gay as hell" insanely talented dancer) to discuss her religious upbringing and current state of spirituality. We hope to have Karielle back in just a few months so feel free to write in with any questions you may have. They also review drinks from The Promontory (Hyde Park, Chicago) while sipping "La Dama Roca" Garnacha. *Note* We will not be releasing a new episode on Thanksgiving (so that you're not obsessing over our podcast on a family holiday) so look forward to the next one on December 5th, 2019! 

Nikki and Haley review Bar Ramone and discuss Mercury in Retrograde and intuition. Listeners can now expect a new episode every Thursday!